Converge F670L Bridge mode

Converge-F670L.md

Related: replacing the Converge ONT entirely with a GPON SFP stick on a MikroTik RB5009: https://blog.homestack.space/converge-gpon-sfp-stick-mikrotik/

1. Go to Network - WAN - WAN Connection
2. Right click Type Route dropdown select and click "Inspect" in the context menu.
   In console, run the code below:

   document.getElementById('Frm_mode').options[document.getElementById('Frm_mode').options.selectedIndex].setAttribute('value', 'BRIDGE');
   Change_mode();
   

   
3. Input New Connection Name. Example: Bridge. Click Create.
4. Go to Network - WAN - Port - Binding
   Select the Bridge WAN Connection. Check LAN3. Check other WAN connections and make sure LAN3 is not checked.
5. Connect the WAN connection of your Router to Port3 of the Converge CPE.
6. Configure your router's DHCP client.

This does not work. Any solutions?

I am still getting internal IP and I cannot connect to the Internet.

@JustinT1188 You will either get a CGNAT IP in your router or no IP at all (happens sometimes). You will not get an internal IP. Make sure you plugged the ethernet in Port3/Lan3 port.

Try also to set Lan3 to Wan in Network-LAN-DHCP Port Service screen. Not really sure if it has any use though but let me know

Should I disable the WAN for the modem that it uses for the WiFi? I just want to have multiple WAN IP address if possible so the service will still be running as usual in WiFi but when I want to tinker with other firewalls, then I will get a public IP on other LAN port without NAT and other router related services

If I'm not mistaken, this is possible with PLDT Fibr residential plan and Globe Fibr. So I know that this is also possible with Converge

6. Configure your router's DHCP client. - the second router i.e. the one that is NOT the ZTE router?

It works.

Try to restart the modem. If still not working unplug cable from Lan3 and replug to force release/renew DHCP. Some routers have setting to manually release/renew DHCP.

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On Tue, Jan 3, 2023 at 09:34 Albert Ilagan ***@***.***> wrote: ***@***.**** commented on this gist. ------------------------------ @JustinT1188 You will either get a CGNAT IP in your router or no IP at all (happens sometimes). You will not get an internal IP. Make sure you plugged the ethernet in Port3/Lan3 port. Try also to set Lan3 to Wan in Network-LAN-DHCP Port Service screen. Not really sure if it has any use though but let me know What do I do if I don't get an IP? Can't connect to the internet. DHCP already configured properly on my own router. my own router's wan already connected to lan3. lan3 is already bind as wan and new bridge connection mapped already to lan3. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <https://gist.github.com/5cfdc5d2c9e0bed3d8979f07944c051a#gistcomment-4421874> or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AAA5XQNZJ25AAPG2DAOGZW3WQN64DBFKMF2HI4TJMJ2XIZLTSKBKK5TBNR2WLJDHNFZXJJDOMFWWLK3UNBZGKYLEL52HS4DFQKSXMYLMOVS2I5DSOVS2I3TBNVS3W5DIOJSWCZC7OBQXE5DJMNUXAYLOORPWCY3UNF3GS5DZVRZXKYTKMVRXIX3UPFYGLK2HNFZXIQ3PNVWWK3TUUZ2G64DJMNZZDAVEOR4XAZNEM5UXG5FFOZQWY5LFVEYTCNJSGAZTINZZU52HE2LHM5SXFJTDOJSWC5DF> . You are receiving this email because you authored the thread. Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS <https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1477376905?ct=notification-email&mt=8&pt=524675> or Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.android&referrer=utm_campaign%3Dnotification-email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3Dgithub> .

Me pueden ayudar para sacar la contraseña del ppoe en zte F670L gracias

If I'm not mistaken, this is possible with PLDT Fibr residential plan and Globe Fibr. So I know that this is also possible with Converge

Were you able to troubleshoot this? I did the steps but still no internet in the other router's wifi. If by DHCP settings it means disable the dhcp of the other router then I also did that.

Same here, manage to access super admin and add the bridge mode but nothing changed, any advice?

This is working, however the speed decreases to 100mpbs. How were you able to bypass this limit?

EDIT: Resolved. My NIC has changed from 1000 mbps to 100 mbps. Had to reset the network or reseating the LAN cable.

Hi, does this router support WDS bridging? or just wired?

It works! - Converge ZTE F670L (blue firmware)

Does this work without a VLAN assigned to the bridge? No internet if I don't put in VLAN 10.

Does this work without a VLAN assigned to the bridge? No internet if I don't put in VLAN 10.

The setup won't function if the VLAN ID field is left blank.

Can you guys recommend a gaming router that is good at bridging converge modems to lower the latency?

I have this kind of Modem., is the procedure the same?

Can you guys recommend a gaming router that is good at bridging converge modems to lower the latency?

I have a GL.iNET Flint AX1800 router with OpenWRT. It works well for gaming because of SQM.

I have this kind of Modem., is the procedure the same?

You can try it and let us know.

Still getting local IP assigned by stock ZTE (PLDT) router, when I do the step below by @marfillaster I do not get ipv4 at all

Try also to set Lan3 to Wan in Network-LAN-DHCP Port Service screen. Not really sure if it has any use though but let me know

Edit: Finally managed to enable the bridge mode on F670L (PLDT) with a lil bit alteration to the steps stated in the guide

Still getting local IP assigned by stock ZTE (PLDT) router, when I do the step below by @marfillaster I do not get ipv4 at all

Try also to set Lan3 to Wan in Network-LAN-DHCP Port Service screen. Not really sure if it has any use though but let me know

Edit: Finally managed to enable the bridge mode on F670L (PLDT) with a lil bit alteration to the steps stated in the guide

Maybe you can share with us what changes you needed to make, to help us like this article helped.

I have this kind of Modem., is the procedure the same?

It works, but you must change it manually and must be bridge lowercase

I have this kind of Modem., is the procedure the same?

It works, but you must change it manually and must be bridge lowercase

bro, how to use it?

please, help me bro
i cant login using admin bro

1st take backup of your router settings/ atleast take your username and password( Given by Service provider PPPoE) and mac adrress of old, new and a PC (yes you need a PC/laptop to connet router one by one)
Step-by-step guide that collects everything we did in this conversation and makes it easy to follow from start → finish. I’ll show exactly what to change on the ZTE F670L and the TP-Link BE6500, how to test with your PC, what to enter, what to expect, and a troubleshooting checklist. Copy/paste values where shown.
Preparation — before you change anything
Write down your PPPoE username and password (you already used these on your PC).
Backup ZTE config if the GUI has an export/backup option (so you can revert).
Have a laptop/PC with Ethernet cable handy.
Note which ZTE LAN port you’ll use for the TP-Link (use LAN1 by convention).

My Goal: make the ZTE act only as a VLAN passthrough (bridge) and let the TP-Link BE6500 do the PPPoE login and routing. Key values you will use: VLAN ID = 444 (Check your in WAN), MTU = 1492 (Check your in WAN), and your PPPoE username/password (Check your in WAN)
Downgrade my firmware of ZTE router (https://broadband.forum/threads/bridge-mode-on-unlocked-zte-f670l.233689/#post-1687611)
it is very important to downlod and change the firmware or else next step will not work

how to downgrade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6GTOWTsbo8&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fbroadband.forum%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY

next step is to change settings in router using PC (make a Bridge)
https://youtu.be/kR5Mb8FmAsY?si=ECLBa0WatNQtoAjX

A — Configure the ZTE F670L to be a true bridge/passthrough

Objective: ZTE forwards VLAN-tagged traffic (VLAN 444) to a LAN port without doing PPPoE, NAT, DHCP or firewall.

Log into ZTE admin (usually http://192.168.1.1).

Go to WAN / WAN Connection (or similar).

Find and delete or disable the existing gtpl PPPoE WAN entry (the one with the username/password).

This ensures the ZTE stops performing the PPPoE login itself.

Create (or edit) the Bridge Connection:

Type: Bridge Connection (if available).

VLAN: ON

VLAN ID: 444

802.1p (priority): 0

NAT: OFF (bridge must not NAT)

DHCP/Firewall: make sure DHCP server & firewall are not providing service for that bridged VLAN.

Port binding / LAN mapping: If the ZTE UI offers port binding, bind the bridge to LAN1 (or to the specific LAN port you will plug the TP-Link into). If no binding option is present, use LAN1 anyway.

Apply/save and reboot the ZTE. (Let it finish restarting until the normal LEDs show.)

Note: Do not enable VOIP LAN for internet — VOIP is only for voice services and not needed for PPPoE Internet.

B — Test the bridge with your PC (confirm ZTE bridge is correct)

You already tested and confirmed this works, but here’s the step-by-step if you want to repeat:

Windows PPPoE dialer test

Connect your PC to ZTE LAN1 by Ethernet.

Open Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center.

Click Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet → Broadband (PPPoE).

Enter your PPPoE username and password (the same credentials you’ll put into the TP-Link).

Click Connect.

If connected, open Network Connection Details and check the IPv4 Address.

If you see an IP like 192.168.x.x → it’s wrong (ZTE still routing).

If you see 10.x.x.x or other ISP-assigned address (or a public IP) → the bridge is working (ISP may be using private addressing).

Because your PC connected earlier, the ZTE bridge is validated. Proceed to TP-Link config.

C — Prepare the TP-Link BE6500 (factory reset recommended)

If the TP-Link had previous settings, clear them so nothing interferes.

Press and hold the TP-Link Reset button (~10 seconds) until LEDs blink; release and allow normal boot.

Connect the TP-Link WAN port to ZTE LAN1 (where the bridge is bound).

D — Configure the TP-Link BE6500 WAN (PPPoE + VLAN)

Important values

PPPoE username: your GTPL username (e.g., mbg_rj)

PPPoE password: your password

VLAN ID (Internet): 444 (Check your in WAN in old router setting)

MTU: 1492 (Check your in WAN in old router setting)

Menu steps (may vary slightly by firmware labels):

Log into TP-Link web UI (usually http://192.168.0.1 or http://tplinklogin.net).

Internet / WAN / Connection Type → choose PPPoE.

Enter username and password.

MTU: 1492 (save).

next VLAN setting in my case need not set for me in case you need... i just gave pppoe username and password and it set up ...
VLAN / IPTV (some TP-Link firmwares put VLAN under IPTV settings):

Find Internet VLAN or VLAN Tagging.

Enable VLAN for the Internet and set VLAN ID = 444, priority 0.

Disable other IPTV/VoIP VLANs unless you specifically use them.

MAC clone (if needed): If TP-Link still fails but PC works with PPPoE, clone the MAC address of the working device:

On the PC that successfully connected via PPPoE, find MAC: open Command Prompt and run ipconfig /all and copy the Physical Address of the Ethernet adapter.

In TP-Link UI → Advanced → Network → Internet (or MAC Clone) → choose Use custom MAC and paste the PC’s MAC. Save.

Save all changes and restart the TP-Link.

Power-cycle/order of startup: ensure ZTE is fully back up and showing normal LEDs, then power the TP-Link and let it boot.

E — Verify success (what to look for)

On TP-Link Status → Internet (WAN), check the WAN IP:

Good: an ISP-assigned address (could be public or an ISP private like 10.x.x.x) — not 192.168.x.x.

Bad: WAN shows 192.168.x.x or 100.64.x.x only if that is known to be ISP NAT – but 192.168.x.x means ZTE is still routing local addresses.

TP-Link should show PPPoE Connected (not authentication failed).

Devices on TP-Link LAN should get Internet and private IPs from TP-Link DHCP (if enabled).

If browsing works from a device connected to TP-Link → success.

F — If it still fails — troubleshooting checklist (work through in order)

1. VLAN mismatch

Recheck VLAN on ZTE Bridge = 444 and on TP-Link WAN = 444.

2. Port binding / wrong LAN port

ZTE bridge must be bound to the LAN port you use. Use LAN1 normally.

3. PPPoE creds & format

Re-type PPPoE password carefully; remove accidental leading/trailing spaces.

4. MAC binding

Clone the MAC of the device that worked (your PC) into the TP-Link.

5. Firmware quirk on TP-Link

Some firmware versions require enabling IPTV then setting Internet VLAN; try the VLAN setting both under WAN and IPTV menus.

If available, update TP-Link firmware to the latest stable release.

6. Double NAT / ZTE still doing PPPoE

If TP-Link WAN IP is 192.168.x.x then ZTE still doing NAT/PPPoE — re-open ZTE WAN list and ensure the gtpl entry is removed and the Bridge is the only connection for the VLAN.

7. Physical/cabling

Use a known-good Ethernet cable, and try different LAN ports on ZTE if binding behaves oddly.

8. Contact ISP

If everything above looks correct but TP-Link still cannot authenticate:

Ask GTPL to remove any MAC binding for your account or to enable bridge/passthrough on the ONT from their side.

Confirm with them: “What is the internet VLAN ID for my connection?” and ask them to confirm it’s 444 for your account.

G — If you want a temporary quick fallback

If you don’t want to chase bridge issues right away, use TP-Link as an Access Point while ZTE stays router:

Connect TP-Link LAN port to a LAN port on ZTE (don’t use TP-Link WAN).

In TP-Link UI, change Operation Mode → Access Point (or manually disable DHCP on TP-Link and set LAN IP to something in ZTE subnet).

Configure Wi-Fi on TP-Link as you prefer. This gives you TP-Link Wi-capabilities while ZTE continues PPPoE handling.

H — Useful Windows commands & where to find MAC

To view network details & MAC: open Command Prompt and run:

ipconfig /all (look for "Physical Address" for your Ethernet adapter)

getmac /v

Use these when cloning MAC on TP-Link.

Final notes & offer

Do not enable VOIP LAN for Internet — it’s unnecessary.

You already validated bridging works (PC PPPoE succeeded) — that is the single most important sanity check. The remaining steps are TP-Link VLAN + MAC settings or firmware quirks.

My reference---> https://broadband.forum/threads/bridge-mode-on-unlocked-zte-f670l.233689/#post-1687611

1st take backup of your router settings/ atleast take your username and password( Given by Service provider PPPoE) and mac adrress of old, new and a PC (yes you need a PC/laptop to connet router one by one) Step-by-step guide that collects everything we did in this conversation and makes it easy to follow from start → finish. I’ll show exactly what to change on the ZTE F670L and the TP-Link BE6500, how to test with your PC, what to enter, what to expect, and a troubleshooting checklist. Copy/paste values where shown. Preparation — before you change anything Write down your PPPoE username and password (you already used these on your PC). Backup ZTE config if the GUI has an export/backup option (so you can revert). Have a laptop/PC with Ethernet cable handy. Note which ZTE LAN port you’ll use for the TP-Link (use LAN1 by convention).

My Goal: make the ZTE act only as a VLAN passthrough (bridge) and let the TP-Link BE6500 do the PPPoE login and routing. Key values you will use: VLAN ID = 444 (Check your in WAN), MTU = 1492 (Check your in WAN), and your PPPoE username/password (Check your in WAN) Downgrade my firmware of ZTE router (https://broadband.forum/threads/bridge-mode-on-unlocked-zte-f670l.233689/#post-1687611) it is very important to downlod and change the firmware or else next step will not work

how to downgrade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6GTOWTsbo8&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fbroadband.forum%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY

next step is to change settings in router using PC (make a Bridge) https://youtu.be/kR5Mb8FmAsY?si=ECLBa0WatNQtoAjX

A — Configure the ZTE F670L to be a true bridge/passthrough

Objective: ZTE forwards VLAN-tagged traffic (VLAN 444) to a LAN port without doing PPPoE, NAT, DHCP or firewall.

Log into ZTE admin (usually http://192.168.1.1).

Go to WAN / WAN Connection (or similar).

Find and delete or disable the existing gtpl PPPoE WAN entry (the one with the username/password).

This ensures the ZTE stops performing the PPPoE login itself.

Create (or edit) the Bridge Connection:

Type: Bridge Connection (if available).

VLAN: ON

VLAN ID: 444

802.1p (priority): 0

NAT: OFF (bridge must not NAT)

DHCP/Firewall: make sure DHCP server & firewall are not providing service for that bridged VLAN.

Port binding / LAN mapping: If the ZTE UI offers port binding, bind the bridge to LAN1 (or to the specific LAN port you will plug the TP-Link into). If no binding option is present, use LAN1 anyway.

Apply/save and reboot the ZTE. (Let it finish restarting until the normal LEDs show.)

Note: Do not enable VOIP LAN for internet — VOIP is only for voice services and not needed for PPPoE Internet.

B — Test the bridge with your PC (confirm ZTE bridge is correct)

You already tested and confirmed this works, but here’s the step-by-step if you want to repeat:

Windows PPPoE dialer test

Connect your PC to ZTE LAN1 by Ethernet.

Open Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center.

Click Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet → Broadband (PPPoE).

Enter your PPPoE username and password (the same credentials you’ll put into the TP-Link).

Click Connect.

If connected, open Network Connection Details and check the IPv4 Address.

If you see an IP like 192.168.x.x → it’s wrong (ZTE still routing).

If you see 10.x.x.x or other ISP-assigned address (or a public IP) → the bridge is working (ISP may be using private addressing).

Because your PC connected earlier, the ZTE bridge is validated. Proceed to TP-Link config.

C — Prepare the TP-Link BE6500 (factory reset recommended)

If the TP-Link had previous settings, clear them so nothing interferes.

Press and hold the TP-Link Reset button (~10 seconds) until LEDs blink; release and allow normal boot.

Connect the TP-Link WAN port to ZTE LAN1 (where the bridge is bound).

D — Configure the TP-Link BE6500 WAN (PPPoE + VLAN)

Important values

PPPoE username: your GTPL username (e.g., mbg_rj)

PPPoE password: your password

VLAN ID (Internet): 444 (Check your in WAN in old router setting)

MTU: 1492 (Check your in WAN in old router setting)

Menu steps (may vary slightly by firmware labels):

Log into TP-Link web UI (usually http://192.168.0.1 or http://tplinklogin.net).

Internet / WAN / Connection Type → choose PPPoE.

Enter username and password.

MTU: 1492 (save).

next VLAN setting in my case need not set for me in case you need... i just gave pppoe username and password and it set up ... VLAN / IPTV (some TP-Link firmwares put VLAN under IPTV settings):

Find Internet VLAN or VLAN Tagging.

Enable VLAN for the Internet and set VLAN ID = 444, priority 0.

Disable other IPTV/VoIP VLANs unless you specifically use them.

MAC clone (if needed): If TP-Link still fails but PC works with PPPoE, clone the MAC address of the working device:

On the PC that successfully connected via PPPoE, find MAC: open Command Prompt and run ipconfig /all and copy the Physical Address of the Ethernet adapter.

In TP-Link UI → Advanced → Network → Internet (or MAC Clone) → choose Use custom MAC and paste the PC’s MAC. Save.

Save all changes and restart the TP-Link.

Power-cycle/order of startup: ensure ZTE is fully back up and showing normal LEDs, then power the TP-Link and let it boot.

E — Verify success (what to look for)

On TP-Link Status → Internet (WAN), check the WAN IP:

Good: an ISP-assigned address (could be public or an ISP private like 10.x.x.x) — not 192.168.x.x.

Bad: WAN shows 192.168.x.x or 100.64.x.x only if that is known to be ISP NAT – but 192.168.x.x means ZTE is still routing local addresses.

TP-Link should show PPPoE Connected (not authentication failed).

Devices on TP-Link LAN should get Internet and private IPs from TP-Link DHCP (if enabled).

If browsing works from a device connected to TP-Link → success.

F — If it still fails — troubleshooting checklist (work through in order)

1. VLAN mismatch

Recheck VLAN on ZTE Bridge = 444 and on TP-Link WAN = 444.

2. Port binding / wrong LAN port

ZTE bridge must be bound to the LAN port you use. Use LAN1 normally.

3. PPPoE creds & format

Re-type PPPoE password carefully; remove accidental leading/trailing spaces.

4. MAC binding

Clone the MAC of the device that worked (your PC) into the TP-Link.

5. Firmware quirk on TP-Link

Some firmware versions require enabling IPTV then setting Internet VLAN; try the VLAN setting both under WAN and IPTV menus.

If available, update TP-Link firmware to the latest stable release.

6. Double NAT / ZTE still doing PPPoE

If TP-Link WAN IP is 192.168.x.x then ZTE still doing NAT/PPPoE — re-open ZTE WAN list and ensure the gtpl entry is removed and the Bridge is the only connection for the VLAN.

7. Physical/cabling

Use a known-good Ethernet cable, and try different LAN ports on ZTE if binding behaves oddly.

8. Contact ISP

If everything above looks correct but TP-Link still cannot authenticate:

Ask GTPL to remove any MAC binding for your account or to enable bridge/passthrough on the ONT from their side.

Confirm with them: “What is the internet VLAN ID for my connection?” and ask them to confirm it’s 444 for your account.

G — If you want a temporary quick fallback

If you don’t want to chase bridge issues right away, use TP-Link as an Access Point while ZTE stays router:

Connect TP-Link LAN port to a LAN port on ZTE (don’t use TP-Link WAN).

In TP-Link UI, change Operation Mode → Access Point (or manually disable DHCP on TP-Link and set LAN IP to something in ZTE subnet).

Configure Wi-Fi on TP-Link as you prefer. This gives you TP-Link Wi-capabilities while ZTE continues PPPoE handling.

H — Useful Windows commands & where to find MAC

To view network details & MAC: open Command Prompt and run:

ipconfig /all (look for "Physical Address" for your Ethernet adapter)

getmac /v

Use these when cloning MAC on TP-Link.

Final notes & offer

Do not enable VOIP LAN for Internet — it’s unnecessary.

You already validated bridging works (PC PPPoE succeeded) — that is the single most important sanity check. The remaining steps are TP-Link VLAN + MAC settings or firmware quirks.

I’ve been trying to do the same thing with my GTPL router but it is not working
Can you please help me

@miteshgondaliya Thanks, your guide somehow made my router configuration works! One thing to ask? If I reboot ZTE router, the deleted gtpl PPPoE WAN entry will come back. Any idea?